More and more Latin American and Latino artists are speaking out in solidarity with immigrants in the United States, denouncing ICE raids and showing public support for undocumented communities.. Shakira , Alejandro Sanz , and Luis Fonsi , three of the leading figures in Latin music, spoke out this Friday about the situation facing the Latino community.
In an interview with the BBC after her first concert in Miami, the Colombian artist reflected on the situation facing migrants. When asked what it means to be an immigrant in the country, Shakira replied:
"It means living in constant fear and it's painful to watch.
Now, more than ever, we must stand united. Now, more than ever, we must raise our voices and make it very clear that, while a country can change its immigration policies, the treatment of all people must be humane.
The artist recalled her arrival in the United States at age 19 to launch her international career from Miami. "Like any other Colombian, I came looking for a better future," she said.
For his part, Sanz expressed his position with poetry: "Sometimes the path hurts, but the roots always sustain. To those who resist, to those who dream: I see you, I admire you," adding the flags of Cuba and Mexico.
In the past, the Spanish artist has also supported Venezuelans in their fight against the Nicolás Maduro regime, which has driven the largest population exodus in recent history.
A veces el camino duele, pero la raíz siempre sostiene.
— Alejandro Sanz (@AlejandroSanz) June 13, 2025
A los que resisten, a los que sueñan: los veo, los admiro. 🙏🇨🇺🇲🇽
"There are many of us who believe in a world where humanity comes before any border," said Fonsi, who, as a Puerto Rican, has no immigration issues but has always shown solidarity with other Latinos in the United States. The singer-songwriter of the hit Despacito concluded his message with a bandaged heart emoji.
Somos muchos los que creemos en un mundo donde la humanidad va antes que cualquier frontera. ❤️🩹
— Luis Fonsi (@LuisFonsi) June 13, 2025
These artists aren't the only ones who have added their voices to the growing protests against Trump's immigration policy. From Selena Gomez, the granddaughter of Mexicans who burst into tears when the raids began a few weeks ago, to Camila Cabello, born in Cuba, they have expressed their grief over the treatment of immigrants. Pedro Pascal , one of Hollywood's most popular actors, has done the same.
American artists such as Finneas, Gracie Adams, and Doechi, entrepreneur, actress, and reality star Kim Kardashian, and others have also joined the protests.
Other famous Latinos who have spoken out include Eva Longoria, Chiquis, Sebastián Yatra, Peso Pluma, Pepe Aguilar, Ana Brenda Contreras, Los Tigres del Norte, and Diego Boneta, among others.
In California, popular protests against ICE and in support of migrants began almost a week ago and have been spreading to the rest of the country.
